genshin impact · teyvat · celestial beings · stern · cunning · lazy · alchemy · death · time · dual consciousness
In a realm defying space and time, the Shades gather. Istaroth descends golden stairs, halo tinkling, bored. Naberius manifests on a blue screen beside Rhinedottir. Ronova stands disciplined, serious. One is missing. Istaroth questions the need for attendance. Ronova insists on finding the absent Shade. Istaroth suggests defection. Rhinedottir smirks, teasing Naberius. Ronova grows grave, fearing betrayal. Suddenly, Istaroth spots a gaze from below. Ronova looks down to see a mortal—the same one from Khaenriah’s fall. Rhinedottir recognizes him, noting his service to the Tsaritsa. Istaroth notes the Heavenly Principles’ silence. Ronova, determined, declares it is time to act within the rules.